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Readings from the January 6th Meditation Time
Toni Fish / January 6, 2021 / Blog

Readings from the January 6th Meditation Time

We continue to hold sacred space From Rev Toni: Today - January 6th at 11am a number of us began
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O Holy Night: Today's Song of Liberation of Self and Others
Morgan Halaska / December 21, 2020 / Blog

O Holy Night: Today’s Song of Liberation of Self and Others

Adolphe Adam wrote the words for "O Holy Night" in 1847. Some of the words include: "Long lay the world
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December Is the Season of Celebration and Light!
Morgan Halaska / December 16, 2020 / Blog

December Is the Season of Celebration and Light!

December is the Season of amazing celebration. On the 20th or the 21st, we experience the Winter Solstice, the shortest
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A Change is Gonna Come
7 / August 24, 2020 / Blog

A Change is Gonna Come

By Lori Dokken The musical soundtrack of “Getting in Good Trouble” Change is something we can always count on. It
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Celebrating the Divine Masculine
7 / June 17, 2020 / Blog

Celebrating the Divine Masculine

By Dr. Michael Obsatz Each of us have both Divine masculine and Divine feminine energies. Father's Day marks the celebration
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A Prayer for the Wounded Heart of Humanity
7 / June 4, 2020 / Blog

A Prayer for the Wounded Heart of Humanity

A Heart-to-Heart Message from Rev. Pat Williamson Dear Beloved Unity Minneapolis Community, My heart is with your heart as we
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How Deep Are Your Roots?
7 / June 3, 2020 / Blog

How Deep Are Your Roots?

By Pat Samples I’m asking myself these days how I can keep myself well-rooted, straight and strong amidst the raging
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These are Tumultuous Times
7 / June 2, 2020 / Blog

These are Tumultuous Times

By Rev. Ray Nelson These are tumultuous times. Stay-at-home orders, physical and social distancing, businesses, schools, and churches shuttered for
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One Day at a Time
7 / May 18, 2020 / Blog

One Day at a Time

By Bill Betzler One Day at a Time: Personal Resiliency & Community Support
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A Message From the Board of Trustees
7 / May 6, 2020 / Blog

A Message From the Board of Trustees

Beloved members and congregants of Unity Minneapolis, With the ever-shifting landscape and guidelines surrounding COVID-19, we, as your Board of
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I Want Patience and I Want It Now
7 / April 30, 2020 / Blog

I Want Patience and I Want It Now

By Dr. Michael Obsatz When I was a child, my Dad said to me, "Michael, what's your hurry?" I was
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What Story Will We Tell?
Morgan Halaska / April 19, 2020 / Blog

What Story Will We Tell?

By Dr. Vernon Bittner Have you ever thought about the story telling aspect of life, your life? We all have
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A Great Awakening
Morgan Halaska / April 12, 2020 / Blog

A Great Awakening

By Kyra Christopherson Finding a “new normal” during this incredible time of global shift, I have been needing to find
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The Paper Trail to Resurrection
Morgan Halaska / April 6, 2020 / Blog

The Paper Trail to Resurrection

By Dr. Michael Obsatz During this challenging time, many people have demonstrated incredible amounts of compassion. We are in our
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Thoughts on What Is
Morgan Halaska / March 31, 2020 / Blog

Thoughts on What Is

By Dr. Vernon Bittner This world crisis has caused me to reflect on my life and what is most important
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Holy Week Services Livestreamed via Website & Facebook Live
Morgan Halaska / March 31, 2020 / Blog

Holy Week Services Livestreamed via Website & Facebook Live

Dear Friend, Easter seems different this year. It seems that our "tomb time" has lasted for more than three days.
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Monks Don't Mind Monastic Life -- Why Do We?
Morgan Halaska / March 23, 2020 / Blog

Monks Don’t Mind Monastic Life — Why Do We?

By Dr. Mike Obsatz These days, I have been thinking a lot about monks and nuns. I've been to monasteries
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Unity First Aid
Morgan Halaska / March 18, 2020 / Blog

Unity First Aid

We love you and we have many ways to stay connected during these extraordinary times. Unity Minneapolis is available to
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A Message from Rev. Pat & Board of Trustees
Morgan Halaska / March 17, 2020 / Blog

A Message from Rev. Pat & Board of Trustees

Dear Beloved Community, I hold your collective faces of love in my heart and in my prayers. My desire is
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A Note about COVID-19
Morgan Halaska / March 15, 2020 / Blog

A Note about COVID-19

Dear Beloved Community, Your collective face of love has been in my thoughts and prayers. I know that many of
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Get to Know the Associate Minister Candidates
Morgan Halaska / January 6, 2020 / Blog

Get to Know the Associate Minister Candidates

We are excited about having two candidates for our full-time Associate Minister position: Jim Ernstsen, our ministerial intern, and Rev.
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Winter Solstice 2019
Morgan Halaska / December 11, 2019 / Blog

Winter Solstice 2019

What is Winter Solstice? The shortest day of the year? The longest night of the year? Roughly three days before
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Q&A: All Together Now
Morgan Halaska / November 12, 2019 / Blog

Q&A: All Together Now

Answers by Cassidy Meeks, Director of Youth & Family Ministry What is the purpose of All Together Now? Altogether now
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MBT CommUNITY
Morgan Halaska / November 4, 2019 / Blog

MBT CommUNITY

A Year to Get Rich with Purpose. (n.d.). MBT CommUNITY: A Gathering for Magic, Blessings and Transformation The Power of
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MBT CommUNITY
Morgan Halaska / September 8, 2019 / Blog

MBT CommUNITY

MBT CommUNITY: A Gathering for Magic, Blessings and Transformation What's in a Name? Imagine walking in nature with a complete
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September Music Series: Americana Music
Morgan Halaska / August 24, 2019 / Blog

September Music Series: Americana Music

During my tenure as a self-employed artist in the music industry, one of the most challenging concepts that I have
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August Sunday Series: Truth Be Told
Morgan Halaska / August 2, 2019 / Blog

August Sunday Series: Truth Be Told

Unity World Headquarters recently published a small booklet “Truth Be Told: From the Legendary Writers of Unity.” For the month
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Pet Blessing
Morgan Halaska / August 1, 2019 / Blog

Pet Blessing

We in Silent Unity have always been honored to pray for animals, for we believe that animals are a vital
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Rev. Pat Williamson Honored with the Charles Fillmore Award
Morgan Halaska / June 16, 2019 / Blog

Rev. Pat Williamson Honored with the Charles Fillmore Award

The Charles Fillmore is given to honor a Unity minister for his or her special contributions toward the work of
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"Mother Wove the Morning"
Morgan Halaska / April 19, 2019 / Blog

“Mother Wove the Morning”

“In the beginning, on that primordial day, perhaps Mother wove the morning and Father made the evening ... joyfully, together”
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March Sunday Series: Oneness: Religions of the World
Morgan Halaska / February 8, 2019 / Blog

March Sunday Series: Oneness: Religions of the World

Knowing Our Oneness with Other Religions I know that we affirm our Oneness with all that is it is easier
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Get to Know Ester Nicholson
Morgan Halaska / January 5, 2019 / Blog

Get to Know Ester Nicholson

Ester Nicholson will be visiting Unity Minneapolis on Sunday, January 20. She will be speaking and singing at the Sunday
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January & February Sunday Series: The Art of Living Your Dreams
Morgan Halaska / January 5, 2019 / Blog

January & February Sunday Series: The Art of Living Your Dreams

As the New Year begins, hopefully you’ve made a list of things you want to accomplish. Some may be brand-spanking
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White Stone Ceremony 2019
Morgan Halaska / December 9, 2018 / Blog

White Stone Ceremony 2019

The White Stone Ceremony is a “ritual” type service based on a scripture from Revelation 2:17: “Let anyone who has
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Burning Bowl: What Do You Need to Release?
Morgan Halaska / December 9, 2018 / Blog

Burning Bowl: What Do You Need to Release?

Unity Minneapolis has a wonderful service at the end of our year called a Burning Bowl Service. It gives every
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Winter Solstice: New Beginning
Morgan Halaska / November 23, 2018 / Blog

Winter Solstice: New Beginning

With the end of another year rapidly approaching and another year starting just around the corner, perhaps it is a
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Advent Sunday Series 2018
Morgan Halaska / November 22, 2018 / Blog

Advent Sunday Series 2018

Advent means “The Coming.” Unity's co-founder Charles Fillmore talked of Advent and Unity in a January 1923 broadcast entitled “Christ
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Remembering the True Meaning of Christmas
Morgan Halaska / November 28, 2017 / Blog

Remembering the True Meaning of Christmas

For most of us, the end of the calendar year can be a stressful time. The intention of spending Thanksgiving
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Communion: Communing with the Divine
Morgan Halaska / October 10, 2018 / Blog

Communion: Communing with the Divine

We do communion each Sunday at Unity Minneapolis. Communion is sharing the deep aspiration of our heart with the indwelling
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All Together Now: Gratitude Sunday
Morgan Halaska / October 23, 2018 / Blog

All Together Now: Gratitude Sunday

November is around the corner and we’re preparing for Gratitude Sunday on November 18. Once again, we’ll be blessed to
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The Spiritually Connected Man: Shedding the Macho Image
Morgan Halaska / October 10, 2018 / Blog

The Spiritually Connected Man: Shedding the Macho Image

In the material world, manhood is conferred on a boy by an entire group of men. In the spiritual realm,
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Rev. Phil's Take on 'Present Over Perfect"
Morgan Halaska / September 5, 2018 / Blog

Rev. Phil’s Take on ‘Present Over Perfect”

When I read "Present Over Perfect" by Shauna Niequist, I found it to be powerful and deeply healing. That said, I
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Rev. Pat's take on 'Present Over Perfect"
Morgan Halaska / September 5, 2018 / Blog

Rev. Pat’s take on ‘Present Over Perfect”

I recently met with a friend who was challenged by trying to accomplish and balance all the responsibilities in her
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September Music Series
Morgan Halaska / August 28, 2018 / Blog

September Music Series

As I approached selecting a theme and music for this September’s Music Series, I kept thinking about our current environment
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Thoughts on Wholistic healing
Morgan Halaska / August 15, 2018 / Blog

Thoughts on Wholistic healing

There are people that do not recover from illness because they do not take responsibility for their healing. Statistically, more
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New Service Times Starting Sept. 9
Morgan Halaska / July 24, 2018 / Blog

New Service Times Starting Sept. 9

When Unity Minneapolis returns to its fall schedule on September 9, 2018, it will continue to offer two service times:
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Evolving Fathers: Encouraging All to Love and Respect Girls and Women
Morgan Halaska / May 23, 2018 / Blog

Evolving Fathers: Encouraging All to Love and Respect Girls and Women

This is an article about evolving fathers. Fathers come in all shapes, sizes, ages, with different backgrounds, races, sexual orientations,
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Unity for Puerto Rico: Rebuilding Homes, Bridging Hearts
Morgan Halaska / May 1, 2018 / Blog

Unity for Puerto Rico: Rebuilding Homes, Bridging Hearts

Unity Minneapolis has made a commitment to help three Unity families in Puerto Rico move forward rebuilding their homes and
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Morgan Halaska / April 23, 2018 / Blog

Questions of the Moment from Janet Conner

When you pray, who is praying? Are you praying—or are you being prayed? When you breathe, who is breathing? Are
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Morgan Halaska / April 18, 2018 / Blog

Rama Inacio Is Coming to Unity Minneapolis

Our universe is built from resonance, and for us as humans, vibration is an aspect of every breathing moment. When
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Holy Week 2018
Morgan Halaska / March 6, 2018 / Blog

Holy Week 2018

Join us for the events of Holy Week as we prepare to celebrate Easter! Click here to download a PDF. Sunday,
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Expanding on the Enneagram
Morgan Halaska / January 12, 2018 / Blog

Expanding on the Enneagram

What are Enneagrams? The Enneagram is a symbol that represents 9 distinct personality types. The study of Enneagrams is far
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Discover Tools of Success in Prosperity Plus II
Morgan Halaska / January 7, 2018 / Blog

Discover Tools of Success in Prosperity Plus II

On Tuesday, Jan. 16, I will begin leading a class series using Rev. Mary Morrissey’s material called “Prosperity Plus II.”
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"The I of the Storm" with Rev. Phil Smedstad
Morgan Halaska / January 7, 2018 / Blog

“The I of the Storm” with Rev. Phil Smedstad

On Thursday, January 18, at 10:30 a.m., I will be leading the first of five classes based on Dr. Gary
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Oh Grow Up: How to Live a Mature & Meaningful Life
Morgan Halaska / December 27, 2017 / Blog

Oh Grow Up: How to Live a Mature & Meaningful Life

What does it mean to live a mature, healthy, integrated and meaningful life? I have been working on this topic
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The Magic of Heart-Based Communication
Morgan Halaska / December 22, 2017 / Blog

The Magic of Heart-Based Communication

A large part of success and enjoyment in life comes from the ability we have to make true and lasting
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Year-End Giving Letter 2017
Morgan Halaska / December 17, 2017 / Blog

Year-End Giving Letter 2017

Dear Friend on the Journey, This last year has been a blessed and successful year at Unity Minneapolis, and I
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Rev. Pat Williamson's Sabbatical FAQ
Morgan Halaska / December 5, 2017 / Blog

Rev. Pat Williamson’s Sabbatical FAQ

Rev. Pat will be on sabbatical starting January 1 through March. Read on for some frequently asked questions surrounding the
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Women of Unity Leadership Opportunities
Morgan Halaska / December 5, 2017 / Blog

Women of Unity Leadership Opportunities

In an effort to refresh the leadership team of the Women of Unity group for 2018, we are now opening
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Holiday Giving Tree 2017
Morgan Halaska / December 4, 2017 / Blog

Holiday Giving Tree 2017

While you're out shopping this holiday season, don't forget to add PRISM to your shopping list. PRISM supports people in
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Reclaim the Joy of the Holiday Season
Morgan Halaska / October 10, 2017 / Blog

Reclaim the Joy of the Holiday Season

If you're like me you have already started thinking about the holidays. Part of your brain is already planning Thanksgiving
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In Search of the Soul’s Purpose
Morgan Halaska / September 4, 2017 / Blog

In Search of the Soul’s Purpose

We are certainly living at a time of remarkable change. Whether considering our individual lives, or humanity as a whole,
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Growing in Light of Transitions and Losses: Grief Group
Morgan Halaska / August 25, 2017 / Blog

Growing in Light of Transitions and Losses: Grief Group

We all experience transitions in our lives. Some of them we choose, and others we don't, be it the ending of
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September Sunday Series: Soul Music
Morgan Halaska / August 25, 2017 / Blog

September Sunday Series: Soul Music

Each September we look at music and metaphysics, and I am excited about exploring the deeper spiritual meanings and lesson
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The Thread of Truth in All Religions
Morgan Halaska / August 7, 2017 / Blog

The Thread of Truth in All Religions

When I go to church and hear the words: “Wherever you are on your spiritual journey, you are welcome here,”
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August Sunday Series: Sacred Wisdom Teachings
Morgan Halaska / July 26, 2017 / Blog

August Sunday Series: Sacred Wisdom Teachings

For the month of August we will be looking at major world religions and looking for the similarities with our
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Books & Backpacks for Back to School
Morgan Halaska / July 23, 2017 / Blog

Books & Backpacks for Back to School

Unity Minneapolis is helping send kids back to school prepared once again this year. PRISM has a goal of providing
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The Four Laws of Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance
Morgan Halaska / June 21, 2017 / Blog

The Four Laws of Prosperity: A Simple Guide to Unlimited Abundance

I have been a student of Edwene Gaines, the author of "The Four Spiritual Laws of Prosperity," since the early
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Is Livestreaming Necessary?
Morgan Halaska / June 5, 2017 / Blog

Is Livestreaming Necessary?

Do you tune into our livestreaming service on Sundays at 9:45 AM? Rev. Pat Williamson wrote about the benefits, as
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Women as Goddesses
Morgan Halaska / April 26, 2017 / Blog

Women as Goddesses

In her two-week workshop at Unity Minneapolis (Embracing the Goddess within You), Mary Welch creates a safe space for women
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Choosing Love over Lack
Morgan Halaska / April 12, 2017 / Blog

Choosing Love over Lack

Love, or Lack? On Sunday, April 23, Brad Windhauser will talk about choosing love. Think it's a simple decision? Read on
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What Is an Expressive Arts Therapy Experience?
JayB / April 1, 2017 / Blog

What Is an Expressive Arts Therapy Experience?

Creating the Life You Deserve, a three-hour workshop on April 2 at Unity Minneapolis, features an "expressive artwork experience." There's no
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Volunteer at Unity
Morgan Halaska / March 17, 2017 / Blog

Volunteer at Unity

How exciting that you are ready to step into volunteering at Unity Minneapolis! We know that there are a multitude
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Holy Week Events
Morgan Halaska / February 26, 2017 / Blog

Holy Week Events

Prepare for Easter by attending the events of Holy Week 2017: April 9 Palm Sunday & Friendship Sunday 8:15, 9:45,
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UWM's Q&A with Rev. Pat Williamson
Morgan Halaska / February 12, 2017 / Blog

UWM’s Q&A with Rev. Pat Williamson

Unity Worldwide Ministries turned the spotlight on our own "heart-centered" Rev. Pat Williamson, talking to him about Unity's mission, improvements to
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How to go from Trauma to Trust to Triumph
Morgan Halaska / January 16, 2017 / Blog

How to go from Trauma to Trust to Triumph

On January 29, from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Unity, I am presenting an interactive workshop called From Trauma to
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Together we CAN Expect Miracles with the Master Mind Principle
Morgan Halaska / January 1, 2017 / Blog

Together we CAN Expect Miracles with the Master Mind Principle

“The Mastermind principle consists of an alliance of two or more minds working in perfect harmony for the attainment of a
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The Power of the White Stone Ceremony
Morgan Halaska / December 26, 2016 / Blog

The Power of the White Stone Ceremony

The first White Stone Service that I participated in was so powerful for me. I had never even heard of
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Morgan Halaska / December 14, 2016 / Blog

Unity Minneapolis’ Successes in 2016

Unity Minneapolis has been busy this year! Watch the video for Unity's year in review. At the Golden Valley Pride
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What Is the Winter Solstice?
Morgan Halaska / December 13, 2016 / Blog

What Is the Winter Solstice?

Smack in the middle of the holiday season, something called the Winter Solstice continually shows up – well after Thanksgiving
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Mark Your Calendars for Unity's Year-End Events
Morgan Halaska / November 23, 2016 / Blog

Mark Your Calendars for Unity’s Year-End Events

The holiday season is the busiest time of year, so don't forget to include Unity Minneapolis in your plans! Here's
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The Benefits of Understanding the Enneagram
Morgan Halaska / November 20, 2016 / Blog

The Benefits of Understanding the Enneagram

"The Enneagrams are a tool for spiritual growth," says Jean Brandes, who's teaching an introductory Enneagram class at Unity Minneapolis
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How to Practice ThanksLiving
Morgan Halaska / November 18, 2016 / Blog

How to Practice ThanksLiving

This time of year we seem to turn our attention more than usual to the spiritual practice of gratitude. And
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Morgan Halaska / November 10, 2016 / Blog

The Power of Forgiveness Series: Beyond Forgiveness

Six weeks ago marked a fruitful journey revolving around forgiveness. Rev. Jeanette Byington closes out the Power of Forgiveness series
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Emily J. Hooks on Forgiveness: An Act of Self-Empowerment
Morgan Halaska / October 27, 2016 / Blog

Emily J. Hooks on Forgiveness: An Act of Self-Empowerment

Forgiveness is a straight-forward concept, right? Emily J. Hooks, author of the forthcoming book “The Power of Forgiveness: A Guide
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The Power of Forgiveness Series: A Story about Forgiveness
Morgan Halaska / October 10, 2016 / Blog

The Power of Forgiveness Series: A Story about Forgiveness

“We can only know oneness (knowledge) or dwell ignorantly in illusions" writes Joan Gattuso in her book, The Power of Forgiveness: Forgiving
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The Power of Forgiveness Series: Learning to Forgive Yourself
Morgan Halaska / October 2, 2016 / Blog, joan gattuso, the power of forgiveness

The Power of Forgiveness Series: Learning to Forgive Yourself

Sunday, October 2 marked the commencement of Unity’s Fall Book Program, reading and discussing The Power of Forgiveness: Forgiving as
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PHOTOS: Pet Blessing
Morgan Halaska / October 2, 2016 / Blog

PHOTOS: Pet Blessing

Owners and their pets gathered at Unity Minneapolis to receive a pet blessing from Rev. Jeanette at the annual ceremony on
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Q&A: Ellis Brings Her Heart to Unity's World Day of Prayer
Morgan Halaska / August 31, 2016 / Blog

Q&A: Ellis Brings Her Heart to Unity’s World Day of Prayer

Ellis Delaney -- known simply as Ellis -- is no stranger to Unity, having performed at churches from here in Minnesota this past
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PHOTOS: CommUnity-wide Service Opportunity
Morgan Halaska / August 25, 2016 / Blog, Homepage Blog

PHOTOS: CommUnity-wide Service Opportunity

Eighty volunteers of all ages gathered at Unity Minneapolis to pack love into a Ziplock bag on Wednesday, August 24. In total
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